What kinds of works are funded by a Disabled Facilities Grant?
These grants are available for a range of works needed to help someone with a disability remain living more independently in their home. Some examples of the kind of works that the grant could cover include: • widening doors or adding ramps to allow access to the property • providing suitable and accessible bathroom facilities • providing access to the upper floors of the dwelling What is the first step in obtaining a DFG? Your first step should be to contact 01582 54 76 60 and ask for a visit from an occupational therapist. They will assess if the person with the disability would benefit from adaptations to the home and how best these could be achieved. If they decide that necessary and appropriate adaptations can be made to the property, they will make a referral to the private sector housing team. While the assessment by the occupational therapist is being carried out, you may wish to contact the private sector housing team for an informal financial assessment. This will help you to
